About Yvette
Yvette D. Everhart: Advocate for Employee Rights in Labor and Employment Law
Yvette D. Everhart is a shareholder at Sass Law Firm, where she has practiced labor and employment law in Florida since graduating from Stetson University College of Law.
Practice Areas
- Labor & Employment Law - Individuals
- Civil Rights Litigation
Sass Law Firm PA, where Yvette D. Everhart is a shareholder, has been her home for over 18 years of dedicated labor and employment law practice in Florida.
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized as an Employment Law - Individuals, Best Attorney USA since 2024 by The Best Lawyersin Employment Law for Individuals.
- Named to the list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers by LawDragon since 2020.
- AV Preeminent® Peer Reviewed Ratedby Martindale-Hubbell, highest peer rating standard in Employment Law - Individuals.
- Included on the Super Lawyers® list published by Thomson Reuters since 2019 as a Employment Law for Employees.
- Made Lawdragon's list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers since 2020, based on their evaluation criteria.
- Recieved the Top Attorney Superb 10.0 Ratingfrom Avvo in Employment Law - Individuals since 2008.
- Made the Lead Counsel Verified list by Thomson Reuters since 2019, validating their expertise and commitment to excellence in employment law practice.
- Affiliated with The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section as a recognized member, having received both The Florida Bar's Labor and Employment Law Dean's Award for ExcellenceDean's Award for Excellence.
- Included in the Best Attorney USA list since 2024 by BestAttorneyUSA due to their extensive knowledge and experience in labor and employment law.
Education & Credentials
- B.A. (Cum Laude), Stetson University, 2001
- M.S. (Cum Laude), Stetson University College of Law, 2005
- Member of the Florida Bar, since 2006
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA list since 2024 by BestAttorneyUSA.
- Made the List of Leading Attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell in 2019 based on their comprehensive evaluation criteria and demonstrated expertise in employment law practice.
Firms & Affiliations
- Sass Law Firm PA, where Yvette D. Everhart is a shareholder, known for her commitment to advocating for the rights of employees and clients alike.
- The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section member since 2015, committed to upholding excellence in employment law practice.
Languages
- English (Native)
Sass Law Firm PA, where Yvette D. Everhart is a shareholder, has been her home for over 18 years of dedicated labor and employment law practice in Florida.
In Tampa, Florida, United States, Yvette D. Everhart's journey as a dedicated advocate for employee rights began with her academic background at Stetson University, where she earned both an undergraduate degree with high honors and a juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law.
Elevating her career to the forefront of legal advocacy in Florida, Yvette D. Everhart has established herself as a key player in The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section. Her involvement with this esteemed group underscores her commitment to excellence and dedication in labor and employment law practice.
Throughout her tenure at Sass Law Firm PA, she has built an impressive reputation for advocating on behalf of those facing challenges within the realm of civil rights litigation. Her unwavering support for individuals has led to numerous triumphs in cases involving civil rights, ensuring that justice prevails despite complex circumstances.
Yvette D. Everhart's profound knowledge and experience have garnered her respect from peers across the legal community, as evidenced by her inclusion on multiple prestigious lists such as Best Attorney USA since 2024, and recognition in The List of Leading Attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell.
As a seasoned professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades, Yvette D. Everhart continues to uphold the highest standards of excellence in labor and employment law practice, guided by her unwavering commitment to fairness and justice for all clients she represents.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Employment Law - Individuals
- Best Lawyers® in Employment Law for Individuals - The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law – The Florida Bar, 2017-present
- AV Preeminent® Peer Reviewed Rated – Martindale-Hubbell, 2021-present
- Florida Super Lawyers® in Employment Law for Employees – Thomson Reuters, 2019-present
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers – Lawdragon, 2020-present
- Top Attorney Superb 10.0 Rating – Avvo, 2008-present
- Lead Counsel Verified in Employment Law – Thomson Reuters, 2019-present
- Volunteer of the Year Award – Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2019-2020
- Rising Stars in Employment Law by Super Lawyers® – Thompson Reuters, 2016-2017
- Dean W. Gary Vause Scholarship in Labor and Employment Law – The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section, 2005
- Judge Alexander Paskay Bankruptcy Award – Stetson University College of Law, 2005